Examination of the holotype of Epidendrum pugioniforme Regel shows that taxon to be conspecific with E. parkinsonianum Hook. (q.v. Hagsater, 1 990a). The narrowly restricted Mexican endemic (from Guerrero and Oaxaca), previously thought to represent E. pugioniforme Regel (q.v. Hagsater, 1990b), appears to be undescribed. I take this opportunity to describe this new species in honor of Eric Hagsater (AMO), whose contributions have transformed our understanding of Mexican orchids and the genus Epidendrum.